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Forum: Middle East
Jan 27th 2011, 8:51 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,227
Posted By Duffster

UK tax and Abu Dhabi earnings

Hi

Am I correct in understanding that so long as I don't spend more than 90 days in UK over the 2 year period from leaving UK and having NT tax code, none of my overseas (UAE) earnings will be...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 27th 2011, 3:53 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 5,153
Posted By Duffster

Re: Riyadh Compunds

Forgot to mention Al Hambra said they provide a refund of balance paid providing you give 2 months notice. Cordoba and Arizona said no refunds no matter how much notice you give. Expect some terms...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 27th 2011, 3:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 5,153
Posted By Duffster

Post Riyadh Compunds

Hi looked at couple compounds in Riyadh last week so here's my quick summary:

Al Hamra - The person I met with said this years prices are 10% higher than last year (just gone up a couple weeks...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 18th 2011, 10:44 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,585
Posted By Duffster

Re: Visa / Iqama and MBA

Gulp. A lot longer than I would like :(
Thanks Mike
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2011, 8:33 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Duffster

Re: Oxygen room in Kingdom Tower!!!

No lightning when I was up there at 9pm, but views from Skybridge are impressive - although never thought you could make any sort of comparison between Riyadh and Vegas!!!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2011, 8:31 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Duffster

Re: Oxygen room in Kingdom Tower!!!

Hope the rumblings about an hour ago was thunder!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2011, 8:29 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 443
Posted By Duffster

Do families eat out in Riyadh much?

Just curious, do families living on the western compounds generally venture downtown into Riyadh for dinner? :confused: There's obviously a lot of restaurants (even Amercian chains :p) including a...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2011, 7:14 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By Duffster

Talking Oxygen room in Kingdom Tower!!!

Just been to Spazio 77 at Kingdom Tower which was very nice with fab views over the city, but couldn't believe they have an Oxygen room!! Guess they built it in case Michael Jackson ever came to town...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2011, 7:06 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,911
Posted By Duffster

Post Re: Blocked websites

Was asking about this today at the office and some of the local saudis said they use hotspot shield (as already suggested by #norsk). Also came across this when googling which is very helpful...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 17th 2011, 3:59 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,585
Posted By Duffster

Question Visa / Iqama and MBA

Hello All

Arrived in Riyadh and first impressions much better than anticipated :cool:

Met with local HR and when talking about visa/residency, they wanted to know what title is on my bachelor...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 14th 2011, 9:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By Duffster

Thumbs up Re: USD or SAR to GBP

Thanks, once move here is 100% certain will look into it.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 14th 2011, 8:52 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By Duffster

Post Re: USD or SAR to GBP

Aha! Didn't realise the SAR was pegged to dollar :o

So far package discussions have been referenced in dollars and turns out this was more for my convenience! Contract will be local and paid in...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 13th 2011, 4:51 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By Duffster

Post USD or SAR to GBP

Howdy All

Before I go digging into FX reports, has anyone [recently :D] looked into which currency would be best to be paid in?

Being paid in USD today provides a small yield compared SAR when...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 12th 2011, 7:43 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Duffster

Re: Travel questions for Riyadh & Abu Dhabi

Have it on good authority he's just a big footie fan - but as I'm from M/cr can always offer as a gift from my home town if he turns out to be an Arab Cockney :)
Forum: Middle East
Jan 12th 2011, 7:41 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Duffster

Thumbs up Re: Travel questions for Riyadh & Abu Dhabi

Many thanks all for the replies, very helpful :thumbup: Cheers Mike
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2011, 1:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Duffster

Re: Travel questions for Riyadh & Abu Dhabi

It won't have any black'n'white stripes sorry :p

It'll be United or City, but leaning towards City as they're sponsored by Etihad!
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2011, 1:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Duffster

Question Travel questions for Riyadh & Abu Dhabi

Hi All

Have my 1st trip out to Riyadh and Abu Dhabi next week and have some questions that couldn't find answers to elsewhere. Hope you can help :thumbsup:

1. Have tickets for separate jouneys...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 10th 2011, 1:27 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 14,633
Posted By Duffster

Re: Saudi "Hardship" Premium vs UAE Salary?

Cheers, if we go Saudi then will be hotel/managed aprtment for 3 months or so until residency and place on western compound found (preferably Al Hamra) - then the family would come out.

If Abu...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 10th 2011, 8:52 am
Replies: 57
Views: 14,633
Posted By Duffster

Re: Saudi "Hardship" Premium vs UAE Salary?

Thanks for the reply Bahtatboy. I'll be in both countries over next couple weeks for 'look & see' trip. Any final decision will be based on 3 criteria (package, position & location). All things...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 9th 2011, 7:55 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 14,633
Posted By Duffster

Cool Saudi "Hardship" Premium vs UAE Salary?

Hi All

I'm discussing a couple of telco sales positions out in ME with a blue chip company - one in Saudi (Riyadh) and the other in Abu Dhabi.

Coming from the UK with a wife and 2 kids, Saudi...
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